Avista Foundation Announces Competitive Grants Year-End Total and Fourth Quarter Awards

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Avista Foundation has announced its fourth quarter 2024 grants, awarding $54,650 to 21 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska. The foundation's competitive grant program distributed a total of $563,285 to 125 non-profit organizations throughout 2024 within Avista's service area.

The Q4 grants support various environmental initiatives, arts, and cultural programs, including Feast Collective's music and arts experiences, Klamath Watershed Partnership's wetland restoration, and Carrousel Players' theatre productions. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with recipients spanning environmental conservation, performing arts, and community development projects.

The foundation continues its grant cycles, with the next health and human service proposals due by February 1, 2025.

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its fourth quarter of 2024, the Avista Foundation awarded $54,650 to 21 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska to support environmental initiatives, as well as arts and culture efforts.

The competitive grant program awarded a total of $563,285 to 125 non-profit organizations within Avista’s service area in 2024. This funding is part of the Avista Foundation’s broader philanthropic efforts, which also include employee giving programs and other initiatives dedicated to community support.

“These organizations create a meaningful impact across our communities, fostering a sustainable and vibrant future for everyone. The Avista Foundation is honored to amplify their efforts,” said Heather Rosentrater, President and CEO of Avista.

The fourth-quarter grants support a diverse range of organizations and programs. A few examples include:

• Supporting Feast Collective’s efforts to provide culturally relevant music and visual arts experiences at Feast World Kitchen in Spokane, Wash.
• Helping the Klamath Watershed Partnership restore and enhance wetlands along the shores of Lake Ewauna, providing new educational and recreational opportunities for the Klamath Falls, Ore. community and visitors.
• Enabling Carrousel Players of the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre to produce professional music theatre in North Idaho, elevating careers and providing entertainment for all ages.
  

The full list of fourth-quarter awards includes the following:

Name	State	Award
APOD Productions Inc.	Idaho	$	1,000
CDA Youth Orchestra, DBA North Idaho Youth Symphony	Idaho	$	500
Community Band of the Palouse	Washington	$	2,000
Feast Collective	Washington	$	4,000
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness	Idaho	$	1,200
Golden House Theater	Washington	$	2,950
Historic Jacksonville, Inc.	Oregon	$	1,500
Holocaust Center for Humanity	Washington	$	2,000
Idaho Trails Association	Idaho	$	1,000
Juneau Jazz & Classics	Alaska	$	2,000
Klamath Watershed Partnership	Oregon	$	5,000
National Forest Foundation	Alaska	$	7,500
Priest Community Forest Connection	Idaho	$	3,500
Pilgrim Baptist Church	Washington	$	1,500
Stage Left Theater Association	Washington	$	3,500
Spokane Audubon Society	Washington	$	1,000
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre	Washington	$	1,000
Spokane Youth Symphony	Washington	$	2,500
Terrain Programs	Washington	$	7,500
The Carrousel Players of the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre	Idaho	$	3,000
Washington Idaho Symphony	Washington	$	500

The Avista Foundation offers four grant cycles each year. Health and human service proposals are due by February 1, 2025. Organizations can see their eligibility and apply for funding by visiting avistafoundation.com.

About the Avista Foundation
Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over $17 million. The foundation focuses its giving in the areas of vulnerable and limited-income populations, education, and economic and cultural vitality. It is a separate, non-profit organization established by Avista Corp., and does not receive funding from Avista Utilities or AEL&P customers through rates.

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FAQ

How much did Avista Foundation (AVA) award in total grants for 2024?

Avista Foundation awarded a total of $563,285 to 125 non-profit organizations throughout 2024 within its service area.

What was the value of Avista Foundation's Q4 2024 grants?

In Q4 2024, Avista Foundation awarded $54,650 to 21 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska.

What is the deadline for Avista Foundation's next grant cycle?

The next deadline for health and human service proposals is February 1, 2025.

What was the range of individual grants awarded by Avista Foundation in Q4 2024?

Individual grants in Q4 2024 ranged from $500 to $7,500, with the largest grants going to National Forest Foundation and Terrain Programs at $7,500 each.